Joseph Kuchler pitched a complete-game shutout as Grace King blew past District 8-5A rival Higgins 10-0 at Mike Miley Stadium in Metairie on Sunday.
Kuchler (4-1) tossed five innings, allowing four hits and fanning 11. Higgins threatened in both the fourth and fifth innings, but Kuchler escaped the jams to strand five baserunners.
The Fighting Irish (11-7, 2-0) were led offensively by Cody Cross and Ethan Elliott who each had a pair of hits. Elliott had two RBI as well.
Grace King continues district play on Tuesday when it travels to John Ehret for a 4 p.m. game. The Fighting Irish and Patriots are only teams that remain undefeated in 8-5A play.